Product Details
- Brand: Sanyo
- Model: SEC-N-TG6SET-US
Features
- Includes C and D spacers for more flexibility of use of AA, and case to store all components
- Ultra Compact Travel Worldwide Voltage Charger with individual cell over voltage protection safety system,foldaway AC plug
- LSD low self discharge rate maintains 85% of capacity after 1 year of storage
- Batteries can be charged up to 1000 times (including partially without experiencing memory effect
- Pre-charged and ready to use right out of the pack takes 4.4 times more shots than standard Alkaline batteries 514 vs 117
Editorial Reviews
From the Manufacturer
Why Sanyo eneloop?
Sanyo eneloop rechargeables can replace an entire kitchen drawer's worth of dry cell batteries |
Sanyo eneloop batteries are an excellent choice for your rechargeables because:
- They can be used right after purchase
- They consistenly yield high performance
- They have a long shelf life with no loss of energy
- They can be used everywhere
- They are environmental friendly
Self-Discharge: Why Conventional Rechargeables Don't Cut It
Conventional rechargeable batteries have numerous advantages that make them great to use for your portable electronics. But they also come with certain disadvantages. After purchase, rechargeable batteries have to be charged before they can be used. And once charged, rechargeable batteries lose the stored energy rather fast. The charging takes quite long and rapid chargers are expensive. Not only that, but continuous charging or frequent charge to "top off" the lost energy (without complete discharge) can destroy the battery.
All these negative attributes have one root-cause: self discharge. Self-discharge means that a charged battery slowly discharges itself without any equipment consuming any current. This is the reason for rechargeable batteries being sold in a discharged state. And this is the reason that keeping charged batteries for some time did not make any sense. When you needed them, the energy was gone. Sanyo eneloop batteries have an extremely low rate of self-discharge, which means they hold their stored energy for a very long time--charge your batteries once and put them in your kitchen drawer, and over a year from now you'll still be able to use them right away, without needing to charge them again.
Under the Hood: How eneloop Controls Self-Discharge
How can the self-discharge in the eneloop be so reduced? The self-discharge of Ni-MH batteries is caused by three main reasons:
- The chemical decomposition of the cathode
- The natural disaggregation of the anode
- Impurities of the anode
The chemical decomposition of the cathode has been reduced substantially by the use of a new hydrogen-absorbing superlattice alloy. As an additional benefit the superlattice alloy increases the electrical capacity of the battery and reduces the internal resistance, which allows higher discharge currents than conventional rechargeables. Also, the anode has been strengthened by the improvement of the electrolyte composition, which reduces the natural decomposition by increasing the oxygen over-voltage.This gives eneloop batteries a number of advantages over traditional alkaline batteries, including up to four times more power when used in a digital camera, high performance even at low temperatures (down to 23 degrees F) during your winter vacation, and a vast cost savings in the long run. The eneloop advantages are even more glaring when compared to typical NiMH batteries: not only are they ready for use right out of the box, but they generally last longer than most NiMH batteries (continuous and frequent recharging can destroy other NiMH models) and save both time and money (traditional NiMH charging is slow when you're in a hurry, while rapid chargers are expensive). All told, you can recharge eneloop batteries up to 1,000 times without experiencing a "memory effect"--just charge the amount you need and you're set.
About This Power Pack Kit
This eneloop Power Pack Kit comes with lots of useful accessories to give you the most mileage from your Sanyo eneloop rechargeables. The Kit comes with four AA batteries and two AAA batteries, so you can get the power you need for all your portable electronics from the moment you first open the hard-shell case. It includes C and D spacers for more flexibility of use of AA--simply place your AA battery in a spacer and use it just like a C or D battery. The ultra-compact worldwide voltage charger lets you use your eneloops anywhere in the world, and offers an individual cell voltage protection safety system and foldaway AC plug. The included charger charges two AA batteries in four hours and two AAA batteries in two hours.
Customer Reviews
Long-lasting batteries
I purchased 3 of these to give as Christmas presents. Kept one for myself. Haven't used many of the batteries yet, but the first use didn't last all that long. Since recharging, they are holding on pretty well. I was on vacation when they gave out and fortunately my friend had a universal battery charger which worked on these. That's the charge they've kept so far. I would recommend, if taking this on a trip, charge first or take a charger with you, if its your first use of the batteries.
Simply amazing
NiMH batteries in general are very good, much better than alkaline as long as you use the proper charger.
Eneloop batteries are considerably better than any of the previous 3 NiMH brands I've used. After using these a few months I believe I am getting double the life I've had before in my camera and flashlight. In addition, I don't use the camera often but every time I use it the power is ready, and right where it left off a month before. I can't speak to the exact claims they make, I can only say that to me the difference is noticeable.
Camera savers...
I got a digital camera a few months ago and was on the verge of condemning it as useless because the batteries would die after as few as 5 pictures. It was rare to get 10 out of them! I had read that a good set of batteries would help, but I thought even twice the life would not do much good. I decided to try a set of these, mostly out of due diligence before putting the camera on some back shelf and trying to forget about how much money I wasted on it.
Well, all that has changed with these. Now the camera lasts at least 100 shots, if not 200-300. I never thought I would see this kind of improvement! Now the camera seems like a great purchase and I don't think I wasted a penny. If you have some electric gadget that eats batteries like there is no tomorrow, give these a try. Don't worry that the mAH rating isn't very high. The power of these batteries is that they keep a high voltage for most of the batter life, instead of dropping down linearly, as most do. So while others might go longer, the operating voltage might drop below what your device needs much quicker than the eneloops would.
I am very happy with these, and will buy more.
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